The iPhone XS is the continuation of the iPhone X, but with several differences. Among the highlights, one that cannot be forgotten is the availability to use two SIM cards, that is, the new iPhone is dual SIM. Although the XS has a similar design, this model has hardware improvements that set it apart from the iPhone X. But is it worth swapping your iPhone X for the iPhone XS, iPhone XS MAX or iPhone XR?
According to Apple, the processor in the new iPhones is faster and has better battery life than the iPhone X. But is that worth the extra expense?
At the 2018 iPhone launch event, Apple also launched the iPhone XS Max, a larger version of the iPhone XS, with a 6,5-inch display, and the iPhone XR, a cheaper (and more restricted) version.
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What are the prices for the iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS MAX?
The new iPhones are available for pre-order from Apple in the US since September 14th. There is still no pre-sale forecast in Spain, and no information on how much they will cost here. But we have US prices, and you can get an idea (remember that in Spain the value will always be higher than the direct conversion from Dollars to Reais).
- iPhone XR de 64GB: US$ 749
- iPhone XR de 128GB: US$ 799
- iPhone XR de 256GB: US$ 899
- iPhone XS de 64GB: US$ 999
- iPhone XS de 256GB: US$ 1.149
- iPhone XS de 512GB: US$ 1.349
- iPhone XS Max de 64GB: US$ 1.099
- iPhone XS Max de 256GB: US$ 1.249,00
- iPhone XS Max de 512GB: US$ 1.449.00
iPhone X vs XR, XS and XS MAX: What's the difference?
Aesthetically, the new iPhones XS are very similar to the iPhone X, except for the variation in sizes. Both have OLED displays, dual cameras and wireless charging.
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They also have stainless steel rims that house speakers, a microphone, a single headphone and charger jack, and the side buttons. Like the iPhone X, these new models don't have a home button, and both have unlocking sensors for face unlock.
Comparativo: iPhone X vs iPhone XR, iPhone XS e XS MAX
Check the diagram below for the main specifications of each model:
| Model | Apple iPhone X | Apple iPhone XR | Apple iPhone XS | Apple iPhone XS Max |
| Launch | 2017/3 | 2018/3 | 2018/3 | 2018/3 |
| Weight | 174 grams | 194 grams | 177 grams | 208 grams |
| Processor | Chipset Apple A11 | Bionic Apple A12 | Bionic Apple A12 | Bionic Apple A12 |
| But by the full GPU acceleration tech | Apple M11 | Apple GPU | Apple GPU | Apple GPU |
| RAM | 3 GB | 3 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Max Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Size (in) | 5.8 | 6.1 | 5.8 | 6.5 |
| Resolution | 1125 x 2436 | 828 x 1792 | 1125 x 2436 | 1125 x 2436 |
| fabric type | OLED IPS | LCD | OLED | OLED |
| Back camera | 12 +12 Mp F 1.8 + F 2.4 | 12 Mp F 1.8 | 12 +12 Mp F 1.8 + F 2.4 | 12 +12 Mp F 1.8 + F 2.4 |
| Frontal camera | 7 Squares | 7 Mp F 2.2 | 7 Mp F 2.2 | 7 Mp F 2.2 |
| Video | 4K a 24/30 / 60fps | 4K a 24/30 / 60fps | 4K a 24/30 / 60fps | 4K a 24/30 / 60fps |
| USB | 3.0 | Proprietary 3.0 | Proprietary 3.0 | Proprietary 3.0 |
| Battery (mAh) | 2716 | 2942 | 2658 | 3174 |
| Minimum price) | US$ 999 | US$ 749 | US$ 999 | US$ 1099 |
The iPhone XS is very similar to the iPhone X, mainly because it's basically the same. Inside, there's the A12 Bionic processor instead of the X's A11.
It's the first 7nm chip in a smartphone, beating Huawei's Kirin 980 processor on the market. And the new iPhones have a 6-core CPU, with two high-performance cores and two high-efficiency cores. The former can be 15% faster and 40% more energy efficient, while the latter is capable of being 50% more efficient, according to Apple.
The company also said that the Apple A12 GPU can be 50% faster than the A11 found in the iPhone X. Apple also says that the A12's neural engine is designed with 8 cores for better operation management and power efficiency, citing half an hour extra battery life on the XS compared to the X.
Conclusions
If you're looking for the fastest smartphone in the world, then you will probably want to trade your iPhone X for a new Apple model. In fact they have much more processing power.
Another reason that could lead you to make an exchange would be have a bigger smartphone, and in this case, we're talking about the iPhone XS MAX. But the value is greater, so prepare your pocket.
Now, if the screen size and performance of your iPhone X satisfies your needs, then we believe there is no reason to make an exchange. The iPhone X is aesthetically the same, has virtually identical cameras, taking photos and videos with the same quality.
In our opinion, it would be disadvantageous to exchange your iPhone X for an iPhone XR, given that this rookie is worse than last year's model in several aspects.
The exchange for an iPhone XS can be interesting in terms of updating, with a model practically the same, but with greater performance, and perhaps with more internal memory capacity (512GB version).
Switching to an iPhone XS MAX is a good choice for those who want a bigger screen, with more processing and perhaps more internal memory (512GB version).
Another reason that may lead you to want to have one of the iPhones launched in 2018 is the possibility of using two chips at the same time, this feature is essential for many people, who need to use more than one carrier and have always missed it on the iPhone.
